Newbouldia laevis is a sun-loving, fast-growing, drought-tolerant species from west tropical Africa. It has earned its common name, the ...Read MoreBoundary Tree, due to the fact that it is planted as a living fence in its native habitat to mark property boundaries. Members of several African tribes consider the species sacred and will plant it outside a chief's house. It is also believed to ward off evil. The species blooms during the warmer months of the year and has an upright growth habit--not taking up much room, but also not providing much shade. Although the blooms are said to be fragrant, our tree is over 20' tall and I've been unable to get close enough to the flowers to verify this.
Newbouldia laevis is a sun-loving, fast-growing, drought-tolerant species from west tropical Africa. It has earned its common name, the ...Read More